BOC Athletic Training Exam Prep 2026–2027 | Practice Questions & Verified Answers

,BOC Athletic Training Exam Prep 2026/2027 | Questions &
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1. Which of these goniometer placements is correct for ankle dorsiflexion?

Movable arm is midline of the tibia

Axis is at the lateral malleolus

Stable arm is perpendicular to the ground

Movable arm is lateral to the fibula

2. What condition should the AT suspect with an ATH that reports having
periodic numbness, tingling and intermittent p! in the 3/4 toes of both feet?

Tailor's Bunion

Morton's Neuroma

Metatarsalgia

Sesamoiditis

Jones Fx

3. The Watson test assesses for a subluxation of what carpal bone?

Triquetrum

Capitate

Scaphoid

Trapezium

Lunate

4. If an athlete recovering from an anterior glenohumeral dislocation has full
range of motion but experiences pain during throwing activities, what should

, be the next step before returning to play?

The athlete can return to play with a shoulder brace.

The athlete should continue practicing despite the pain.

The athlete should refrain from returning to play until pain-free
throwing activities can be achieved.

The athlete should only focus on strength training.

5. What is the term for a reflex that is primarily controlled by the skeletal
muscles?

peripheral reflex

spinal reflex

autonomic reflex

somatic reflex

6. Which of the following conditions is considered a contraindication for the use
of heat modalities in athletic training?

Acute injuries

Joint effusion

Chronic muscle spasm

Joint contractures

7. In a sports injury scenario, if an athlete experiences a sudden stretch of a
muscle, which type of reflex is likely to be activated to prevent injury?

spinal reflex

autonomic reflex

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8. Describe the significance of a positive Homan's sign in relation to deep vein
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thrombosis.
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K K A positive Homan's sign is unrelated to venous conditions.
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K K A positive Homan's sign indicates a fracture in the ankle.
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K A positive Homan's sign may indicate the presence of deep vein
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K thrombosis, as it suggests pain in the calf upon dorsiflexion of the foot.
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9. Which ligament of the scapula forms a protective arch that prevents superior
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displacementofthe humeralhead?
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10. What is the classification of the humeroulnar joint?
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K arthrodial

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